What is an antique snuff bottle?

Snuff bottles were used in China in the early 18th century. The bottle contained powdered tobacco, which was illegal to smoke, but was considered a remedy for colds and headaches and was therefore allowed in bottles in powdered form. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic snuff bottles from some of the world’s top sellers.

Antique American Bottles

Early American Blown Glass

Early American Dining Set

Antique Silver Perfume

Green Blown Glass Demijohn

Red Glass Perfume

19th Century American Vases

Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Coaster

Art Nouveau Silver Overlay

Category

1880s American Late Victorian Antique American Bottles

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century American Glass and Applied Silver Perfume Bottle, Alvin Mfg Co

$383

19th Century Victorian Silver Topped Scent Bottle Inset with Amethyst

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

Lovely Victorian American silver gilt topped scent bottle inset with large Amethyst in top and five

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1890s Central American Late Victorian Antique American Bottles

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

19th Century Victorian Silver Topped Scent Bottle Inset with Amethyst

$753

Large Olive toned Handblown Bottle 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A beautiful Exceptional and large 19th Century hand blown oval Bottle. English or American.

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19th Century American Rustic Antique American Bottles

Materials

Glass

Large Olive toned Handblown Bottle 19th Century

$750

Collection of Apothecary Bottles and Jars, circa 1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Collection of circa 1900 American and German apothecary bottles and jars. There are 10 German

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique American Bottles

Materials

Glass, Porcelain

Collection of Apothecary Bottles and Jars, circa 1900

$2,305

Large Blown Glass Demijohn, American, Late 19th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large and beautifully formed aquamarine blown glass demijohn bottle, American, late 19th century

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1870s American Folk Art Antique American Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Blown Glass Demijohn, American, Late 19th Century

$550

Large Blown Glass Demijohn 19th century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large and fine aquamarine blown glass demijohn bottle; American, circa 1870.

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19th Century American Antique American Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass

Large Blown Glass Demijohn 19th century

$650

Large Blown Glass Demijohn, 19th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large and fine aquamarine blown glass demijohn bottle; American, circa 1870.

Category

19th Century American Antique American Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass

Large Blown Glass Demijohn, 19th Century

$650

Very Large Blown Glass Demijohn

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Extremely large and fine, deep green blown glass demijohn bottle; American, circa 1870. Excellent

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19th Century American Antique American Bottles

Materials

Glass

Very Large Blown Glass Demijohn

$850

Very Large Blown Glass Demijohn

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Extremely large and fine, dark green blown glass demijohn bottle; American, circa 1870. Excellent

Category

19th Century American Antique American Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Very Large Blown Glass Demijohn

$750

Large Blown Glass Demijohn 19th century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large and fine aquamarine blown glass demijohn bottle; American, circa 1870. Graceful and in

Category

19th Century Antique American Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass

Large Blown Glass Demijohn 19th century

$450

Large Blown Glass Demijohn

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large and fine, deep green blown glass demijohn bottle; American, late 19th century. Excellent

Category

1870s American Folk Art Antique American Bottles

Large Blown Glass Demijohn

$500

Embossed Tin Thomas Inks Advertising Sign

Located in Toronto, ON

highly realistic still life depicting playful cat wreaking havoc amongst the ink bottles. Wooden frame

Category

19th Century American Antique American Bottles

Materials

Wood

Embossed Tin Thomas Inks Advertising Sign

$4,500

American Whiskey Purple Glass Bottles, 1800s

Located in Chicago, IL

1800's American Whiskey Purple Glass Bottles. More available

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique American Bottles

Materials

Glass

American Whiskey Purple Glass Bottles, 1800s

$485

Large American Colored Glass Bottle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Teal green glass bottle, hand blown and molded, excellent deep color; American, 3rd quarter 19th

Category

19th Century American Antique American Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Large American Colored Glass Bottle

$300

Large American Colored Glass Bottle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Olive yellow-green glass bottle, handblown and molded, with a nice long neck; American, third

Category

19th Century American Country Antique American Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Large American Colored Glass Bottle

$250

1800s American Whiskey Purple Glass Bottles

Located in Chicago, IL

1800's original American Whiskey purple glass bottles. This set includes 11 bottles. More available.

Category

19th Century American Antique American Bottles

Materials

Glass

1800s American Whiskey Purple Glass Bottles

$495

1800s American Whiskey Purple Glass Bottles, more available

Located in Chicago, IL

1800's American whiskey purple glass bottles collection.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique American Bottles

Materials

Glass

1800s American Whiskey Purple Glass Bottles, more available

$495

1800 s American Whiskey Purple Glass Bottles, more available

Located in Chicago, IL

1800's American whiskey purple glass bottles.

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique American Bottles

Materials

Glass

1800 s American Whiskey Purple Glass Bottles, more available

$495

Mongolian Style Silver Repoussé Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty

Located in New York, NY

: Private Collection, Colorado Bonhams New York, Chinese Snuff Bottle from American Collections, Monday

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique American Bottles

Materials

Silver

Mongolian Style Silver Repoussé Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty

$300

Very Large Blown Glass Demijohn

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Extremely large and fine, deep green blown glass demijohn bottle; American, circa 1875. Excellent

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique American Bottles

Materials

Glass

Very Large Blown Glass Demijohn

$425

Collection of 12 Holiday Trees in a 19th Century Display Box

Located in Essex, MA

A charming collection of 12 miniature bottle brush trees, American, circa 1950s, in a 19th century

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique American Bottles

Materials

Wood

Collection of 12 Holiday Trees in a 19th Century Display Box

$550

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Antique American Bottles For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique American bottles for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique American bottles — often made from glass, metal and silver — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique American bottles available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique American bottles made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique American bottles are appealing in their simplicity, but Alvin Corporation, John Boardman and Native American Art produced popular antique American bottles that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique American Bottles?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $798, while they’re typically $180 on the low end and $35,000 highest priced.

Questions About Antique American Bottles

What is an antique snuff bottle?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Snuff bottles were used in China in the early 18th century. The bottle contained powdered tobacco, which was illegal to smoke, but was considered a remedy for colds and headaches and was therefore allowed in bottles in powdered form. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic snuff bottles from some of the world’s top sellers.